Chet Wade, right, in interview with Michelle Renew of 94.3 FM- The Dude. Dominion Energy’s proposed purchase of Cayce-based SCANA would boost the South Carolina economy by $18.7 billion, according to a study released last week by the University of South Carolina. Chet Wade, Doninion’s vice president of corporate communications reiterated that finding Wednesday. He was interviewed by Michelle Renew…

Entering his third season as running backs coach at South Carolina, Bobby Bentley believes the talent level at the position has improved significantly. Now, he is ready for one of his talented athletes to become the leader of the group. “We want a dominant person to step up,” said Bentley. “You have to have another guy to fill in just…

1/3SCE&G power lines Show Caption Hide Caption 2/3SCE&G Power lines 2 Show Caption Hide Caption 3/3SCE&G power lines 1 Show Caption Hide Caption Photo of site by Terry Ward. A contract crew working for SCE&G is conducting controlled underground blasting in West Columbia between Kay Koon Lane and Redbird Drive Tuesday. SCE&G said the work is safely confined to a…

The Lexington Police Department will begin fundraising efforts to benefit Special Olympics athletics with two days of “Cops on the Coop” events at both Chick-fil-A restaurant locations in the Town of Lexington on Wednesday and Thursday. Lexington Police Department officers, with help from Volunteers In Police Services (V.I.P.S.) members, will be at Chick-fil-A Lexington located at 5560 Sunset Blvd. in…

Eduardo Elias Cornejo (LPD photo) Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green announced the arrest of Eduardo Elias Cornejo, 34, Monday. Cornejo is charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct – Third Degree. At the time of the incident that was reported, Cornejo was an Associate Pastor of the Columbia First Seventh-Day Adventist Church which is located on Riverchase Way in Lexington. In August…

The Cayce Department of Public Safety has arrested and charged 17-year old Marqueze Levar Jackson with 3rd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct. The arrest is related to an incident that allegedly occurred on the Airport High School campus on March 26. Both Jackson and the 14-year-old victim were students at the school at the time of the alleged incident. Jackson is…

The Lexington High School girls’ soccer team has clinched a fourth straight region title. LHS photo. By Thomas Grant Jr. The regular season in high school spring sports is drawing to a close. Teams in soccer, softball and baseball have either won and closing in on region titles, while the lacrosse playoffs kicked off for five teams. SOCCER Top-ranked and…

Women from all around will come to Columbia’s Finlay Park Saturday to participate in Lexington Medical Center’s 17th Heart and Sole Run. According to Race Director Jeanne Moffett, the purpose of the race is to create awareness about heart disease in women, which is the number one killer of women today. Moffett said this is the type of race any…

Tree down on Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia Show Caption Hide Caption House damage-Lexington County photo Show Caption Hide Caption Tree down on Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia Show Caption Hide Caption Lexington Police photo Show Caption Hide Caption A tornado warning was issued for Lexington County, but it has expired. A tornado watch remains in effect until 7 p.m.,…

A tornado watch has been issued for Columbia and parts of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The tornado watch is valid until 7 p.m. Sunday. The National Weather Service’s Columbia office issued the tornado watch, Sunday. In addition, a line of thunderstorms are predicted to move in and produce strong, damaging gusts of wind, and the possibility of…

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a suspect in connection to an aggravated assault. According to the sheriff’s department the assault occurred around 6:15 p.m., Friday in the 500 block of Gardner’s Terrace Road. As a result of the alleged assault, a victim was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Anyone with information about the assault, is…

Cayce’s Soiree on State this Saturday offers something for everybody, according to Cayce Mayor Elise Partin. She said there will be lots of live music, an area for kids, food vendors, food trucks, a trolley for convenience, and more than 40 artists. The Soiree on State begins at noon and lasts until 8 p.m. The City of Cayce has partnered…

An autopsy to determine the cause of death of a man who was reportedly beaten while picking up his newspaper in the Cobbs Hill Subdivision was conducted on April 3, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. The autopsy concluded that the manner of death was natural. Through extensive examination and investigation, the external injuries were determined to have been…

Erica Page, assistant principal of Pelion High School. Erica Page, assistant principal of Pelion High School has been named 2018 National Assistant Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Her award announcement kicks off NASSP’s annual celebration of National Assistant Principals Week. When Page went from being a teacher in a large, 4A school to an…

A Lexington County woman who had been reported missing was located Tuesday in Aiken County. Deputies from Lexington and Aiken counties found Ashley Nicole Rabon, 26, in a house with her phone. She told investigators she left her home last month willingly. Deputies took a missing person report on Rabon March 31. Since then, investigators have been working to locate…

Frank Jovanelly A familiar face is returning to Airport High School to serve as interim principal starting Tuesday. Frank Jovanelly, who was Airport’s principal for 10 years, will now serve as interim, as the district conducts a search for a new principal. CR Hall, who has been serving in that role since February, will return to her job as principal…

Three vehicles hit a pedestrian who was trying to cross I-26 Sunday night. The incident occurred near mile marker 110 at about 9:30 p.m., according to Lance Cpl. Matt Southern of the S.C. Highway Patrol. The site of the collision is in West Columbia, in Lexington County. The collision resulted in the death of the pedestrian. A 2016 Jeep, driven…

1/3Trinity Baptist Church luncheon, Wednesday with Pastor Wes McKinney. Show Caption Hide Caption 2/3Cayce first responders Show Caption Hide Caption 3/3Saturday’s luncheon Show Caption Hide Caption Cayce first respnders The congregation of the Cayce United Pentecostal Church hosted the annual First Responders Appreciation Day, Saturday, for City of Cayce public safety personnel. The day was arranged to provide first repsonders…

The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her ‘do! You can’t stop the beat in this big and bold musical about one girl’s inspiring dream to dance.

The show is directed by Cindy Flach, with music direction by Greg Boatwright and choreography by Heather Stokes. Costumes will be done by Janet Kile with technical design by Danny Harrington.

Enjoy music and a night outdoors in downtown Columbia. Richland Library is hosting a Spring Concert with Smooth Jazz Artist Dante Lewis from 7 – 8 p.m., Thursday, May 24 at our Main location (1431 Assembly Street). Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets, and join us in celebrating Lewis’ newly-released CD, featuring the music of Anita Baker. It’s the first planned program in the Hampton Street plaza, which opened after renovations in April 2018.

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation’s 12th Annual “Jailbreak 5K” will be held Saturday, May 26, 2018, at the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. The race begins at 8:00 am. Registration is $25.00 through May 25, and $30.00 on race day. Online registration for the event can be completed at www.strictlyrunning.com (799-4786). For more information, call Lee Marshall at (803)513-2007. All proceeds go to support professional law enforcement services in Lexington County.

BCHS Varsity Cheereleaders need Cars for this Car show!! We will try and raise money for competition season this year!! To register a car the cost is $20, and we will have Trophies for Top 3 in all Classes.Registration begins at 930 Awards at Noon. We will also have BBQ Plates and Snow cones from Pelicans. There will plenty of entertainment for all ages, as well as special Father’s Day prizes you can register for!! Come support your local Cheerleaders who are chasing a State Title!!